METHOD OF TREATING WOUND IN SAC-LIKE CAVITY PRESENT INSIDE OF SUBJECT

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APP PUB NO 20130138019A1
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13307403

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The present invention is a method of treating a wound in a sac-like cavity inside of a subject using negative pressure therapy. In the treatment method, an applicator connected to a negative pressure source and a closing member that closes an opening of the sac-like cavity are inserted to the sac-like cavity. The applicator is placed in the sac-like cavity and the closing member is placed in contact with the edge of an opening section of the sac-like cavity. The negative power source is driven, and a negative pressure of a desired value is applied to the sac-like cavity from the negative pressure source. The negative pressure of the desired value in the sac-like cavity is maintained, and negative pressure therapy is performed.

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OLYMPUS CORPORATIONHACHIOJI-SHI TOKYO 192-8507

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MIKKAICHI, Takayasu Tokyo, JP 67 8976
SUZUKI, Takayuki Yokohama, JP 661 11733

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